Chapter 13 - The SwitchWhat Julian didn't know was that Ethan’s team had already intercepted the hospital dispatch twenty minutes prior.
When the ambulance pulled up to St. Jude’s private entrance, the medical staff waiting at the bay were not Julian’s paid doctors. They were federal agents and trusted specialists dispatched by state authorities acting on Ethan’s wiretap evidence.
Clara was wheeled rapidly into Delivery Suite 4. Julian tried to follow, but a tall nurse firmly blocked his entry.
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"Family stays in the waiting area during emergency prep, Mr. Sterling," the nurse said sternly, shutting the double doors in his face.
In the hallway, Julian paced back and forth, grinning to himself. He pulled out his phone, calling his attorney. "Prepare the press release. My wife suffered fatal preeclampsia complications during delivery."
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Chapter 14 - Life Amidst DeathInside the delivery suite, the atmosphere was focused and sharp. Clara gritted her teeth, channeling all her anger, all her grief, and all her maternal instinct into every push.
Chapter 15 - The Executioner’s EntranceTen minutes later, the waiting room door opened. Julian walked into the recovery suite, putting on his best grieving face, carrying a leather briefcase containing the forged inheritance documents.
Chapter 16 - The Final ReversalDetective Ethan Cross stepped into the room, followed by four armed federal officers.
Chapter 17 - Honor Among ThievesAt that moment, the door burst open and two officers led Victoria into the room in handcuffs. Her mascara was smeared, and her high heels were gone.
Chapter 18 - Fall of the EmpireJulian panicked. In a desperate surge of adrenaline, he shoved an officer aside and sprinted for the exit doors of the recovery wing.
Chapter 19 - A New DawnSix months later.
